Posted: 10/21/2008 2:19:49 PM EDT
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Q: suppose your wife cheats on you... is she still going to be entitled to half your money/possessions and monthly payments from you if you divorce the whore ? |
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You are going to need undeniable proof of her adultery. Courts these days simply assume the woman is right in divorce cases and do their best the screw the guy over unless your lawyer can prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that she is a horrible human being. And even then it's iffy. |
| Yup, I live in Tex, which is a no-fault state. You/her don't even have to tell each other you want a divorce, just go file and have other person served. I got VERY lucky, mine was cheatin' I filed, I got a AWESOME attorney($40k), she lied, said I tried to run over her, I was arrested, then her boyfriend got beat up and put in a hospital, I was arrested. When I finally had my day in court. I got custody of my daughter(8 yrs old) and that cheatin' bitch pays me child support. So, I don't know your situation, but the MAN can overcome the shit and come out the better. Just try not to do anything stupid, like I did. But, mine put me through hell, I blew off a bunch, I didn't even get all of my clothes, none of my shit from the garage. So, try to be smart and pick your fights, stand up when you feel you have to. expect your wife to say/do ANYTHING, do not underestimate a female in this situation. Good Luck |
| It might help if your state was know, since laws vary. I'd second the evidence of cheating suggestion. Get a PI or do it yourself. Get pics and vids. Phone records, witnesses, computer files, get a key logger to capture all her pc communications, email, etc. Good luck. |
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Depends on the state. In Iowa it means nothing as far as splitting assets, and we're equitable division and not equal division... ETA: And also a "no-fault" state. Now if she was cheating on you in front of the kids it could help you get the kids. Happened to my lawyer and he got the kids and the child support from her. |
| I think in relationships with nice assets that can realy be split, a 60/40% split in the plaintiff's favor is very much workable with the right strategy. You need to get the P.I. and catch the cheater, also if the cheating spouse is put on the stand that works as long as they tell the truth. |
| The sneaky bitches will be very paranoid about being followed as soon as they think you know. Video and pictures will do you no good most of the time, unless you catch her doing stuff with your kids in the picture. Most states, and most judges, don't give a damn about cheating, but judges do get pissed when they know one spouse lies in court about cheating, just ask my ex. She got the kids, but I got the house, my truck, the boat, the car, most of the furniture, and some shit she wanted bad. I think he gave it to me so I could be an ass, or to help us talk about trading some stuff out. I ended up trading her a bunch of stuff that she needed. Then my son moved in with me, so no child support. |
Yep! (in California anyway) Which is why...it makes absolutely zero sense to marry with today's laws and 'family' court system. Depending upon which state you file for divorce in, if you are married for more than a certain number of years...there is no limit on how long you have to pay your wife spousal support. If you are contemplating divorce...run the numbers..see if its affordable. Then go to the wife and try to cut a deal so you won't end up in court (which will only cost more and won't end anyway..until both of you agree to end the court battle). |